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05-31-2014, 07:31 AM #13321
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05-31-2014, 08:42 AM #13322
Great post. This particular thought caught my eye. I'm older than you and this mindset is getting tougher to maintain. Last few days I've headed into my garage to workout feeling like a complete loser. I won't go into details, but yea, I ain't got the right mindset lately. Somethings gotta change... NOW!
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05-31-2014, 08:42 AM #13323There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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05-31-2014, 08:55 AM #13324
Success builds confidence... the harder you try, the more you succeed. ( paraphrased a bit, but carries the thought....the tougher it gets, the tougher you'll get.....also paraphrased.
First time I read it I thought it was circular logic, but after I broke it down, it really carried over to lifting.
Just random bits from a book by Strosser, but it seems to have given me a more positive outlook, Rusty. I'm pushing 50, and I'll use as many aids to mentally prepare for my lifts as
necessary. A small edge here, a little advantage there adds up over time.
Remind yourself "Why" you started lifting, and what your short term goals are.
Hope it helps you!There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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05-31-2014, 09:03 AM #13325
It drives me nuts as well. I know kids are gonna do it regardless (most anyway) but to me it's the ridiculous amounts that they use. It's a constant more is better mantra. They don't have the physique, they haven't put in the time and effort yet they run cycles that I would not even consider. Stupid fvcks.
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05-31-2014, 09:05 AM #13326
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05-31-2014, 09:10 AM #13327
Got arms in this morning...my God, 73°F and 90% humidity. Glad I have several large fans in my shop. Had to drop my last exercise...I was gassed and forgot I had appointment to get my head hairs cut this morning.
New weights on 3 of my lifts.
Bicep stretches off of a high bar in rack
Incline d'bell curl-2 w/u, Work-5-2-1.5
Standing EZ curl-1 w/u, Work-5-2.5-1.5
D'bell preacher curl-Work-5-1-2. The last 2 reps were cheats w/ really slow neg.
Seated hammer curl-Work-3.5-drop-2-1.5
D'bell wrist curls-Work -2 sets. 1 palms up and 1 palms down
Tricep stretches.
Triceps press down w/rope handle-2 w/u, Work-3- drop-3.5-2
D'bell skullcrushers-1 w/u, Work-5-2-2
Debating on trying to hit the triceps portion again before work tonight???? Hopefully, I'll be up to it and get in the Smith close grip presses.Last edited by almostgone; 05-31-2014 at 09:33 AM.
There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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05-31-2014, 09:42 AM #13328There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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05-31-2014, 10:03 AM #13329
I took a week off about a month ago. Taking a break from HIT, I've been doing w/u then a couple sets of 8-giving it my all! Weight/reps continue to slowly rise. I look forward to working out and think of what I'm going to do all day at work. Going 3-4 days a week. I feel good. I am motivated to improve. Here's the issue: I look at myself and seem to be going nowhere. Same shit...loI I think I'm going to just f'n eat more and see if that helps. I'm getting really annoyed at the "gee, it must be nice to be skinny" comments. Thanks for the replies
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05-31-2014, 11:05 AM #13330
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05-31-2014, 12:09 PM #13331
Long ass week between work and travelling but was a deload week so was kinda perfectly timed. Cannot wait to hit back hard into it can feel it building already for Monday
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05-31-2014, 03:21 PM #13332
Well fvck I'm coming off after a long nearly 5 months...I'm not worried at all about recovery. Start pct monday. Wish me luck
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05-31-2014, 03:33 PM #13333
Fvcking wrecked, and still have legs tomorrow! Back was Thursday and killed it, every rep very slow and controlled and held the contraction for 3-5 seconds on all of em. Hit delts and arms so hard today that nearing the end of my session I got an itch on the back of my neck and couldn't reach it.
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05-31-2014, 03:57 PM #13334
Wow very detailed I love it. Would you change hand position on each set or wait till the next back day and use a different hand position? Example bb bent over rows first set use neutral grip and second set use strong grip.
As for deads I don't go to the floor anymore. Are these best utilized at the beginning or end of your workout?
I'll work on a better photo.
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05-31-2014, 08:19 PM #13335
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05-31-2014, 08:26 PM #13336There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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06-01-2014, 12:50 AM #13337
Yes Cape change hand position, the back is huge and made up of many muscles so hitting them all with a variety of movements will stimulate them all. Deads I would recommend done at the end of the workout like ive said before I was a huge DL'er and I mean I bent bars but my lower back exploded when I stopped them, sounds strange but now I have tree trunks down either side of my lower spine by hit my lower back with different movements. Its all about the contraction with the back always and I mean every time you squeeze and contract the back on a movement make sure your back is arched inwards so imagine your trying to crush a walnut between your shoulder blades or lower back this will mean you lower the weight until you have perfect form.
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06-01-2014, 01:13 AM #13338
You cant maintain that outlook all the time, I cant do it and I have great mind control sometimes you just got to go with the flow and deal with what ever is inside your head. Once your head is free from everyday shit you can focus on the job in hand. I know many will relate to this but we all have hassle of some kind now and again whether its relationship, work, money, friends, family or stuff inside your head what makes it hard to think of normal things like the gym. Once your mind is free you can tunnel everything into your workouts. One thing I can do is use the hassle to fuel my workouts it isn't easy but ive learnt to do it. If your just lacking confidence and motivation take some time off you may need to repair your CNS and you body is telling you take a break.
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06-01-2014, 01:36 AM #13339
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06-01-2014, 01:40 AM #13340
We all look at ourselves and think we aren't improving or look skinny. I remember in my 30's when I was fuking huge and I looked in the mirror and thought I looked skinny and wouldn't take my top off. We have mental health issues regarding our bodies lol. You want honest opinions post some pictures of yourself up here or just look back at some photos 2-3 yrs ago and see if you have improved.
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06-01-2014, 02:17 AM #13341MONITOR
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Bi's later. I was supposed to do them yesterday but it was a nice day here so me and misses/kids went fishing lol.
Going to do HIT on the bi's today and see how it works out. HIT works great on every muscle i train but not good at all on bi's . I don't know how this is they just seem to respond better to sets.
I just keep going on each one till i can not curl any more then i rest and go again and i keep doing this till i am total finished.
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06-01-2014, 02:24 AM #13342
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06-01-2014, 04:01 AM #13343MONITOR
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I just mix it up big guy bb curls, db curls , ez bb curls, incline db curls, preacher curls, concentration curls, and i just started doing hammer curls. I pick 2-3 out of them never more that 3.
I just can not hurt them with HIT well some times a little but is i just keep going for sets like i said i get a good burn and they are sore for days.Last edited by clarky.; 06-01-2014 at 04:17 AM.
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06-01-2014, 05:36 AM #13344There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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06-01-2014, 05:53 AM #13345
Shoulders later today....looking forward to the burn!!!
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06-01-2014, 05:59 AM #13346
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06-01-2014, 06:14 AM #13347MONITOR
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06-01-2014, 07:50 AM #13348
Great words. The mind is powerful! I pushed through it yesterday and had a tremendous back workout. I usually free my mind before a workout, but decided to concentrate on how pissed I was. What is my other option? Sit around and be a fat slob like every other person I know? Nope
p.s., I freaking love this thread. Read it daily, but just don't post much. It never fails...on days when I feel crappy, I'll come here and you guys inspire me to do better. And when I see the constant support given to everyone...well, there's just no other place like it anywhereLast edited by Rusty11; 06-01-2014 at 08:40 AM.
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06-01-2014, 10:10 AM #13349MONITOR
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06-01-2014, 10:15 AM #13350
x3
Goes for me as well
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06-01-2014, 10:15 AM #13351MONITOR
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Ok did bi's had a good warm up and did some stretching on the bi's.
Cable curl 8,7,6,4 +1 drop
ez bb curl 8,8,4,2
2 sets hammer curls till i could do no more RP used here.
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06-01-2014, 11:58 AM #13352
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Preacher curls, bb curls, incline db curls, cable curls i feel give me the best bi work out marcus. These are in the 10-15 rep range if i'm doing sets but can't get as much as that with incline db curls as i do them last when i use them.
My bi's are very sore the now from the work out earlier.
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06-01-2014, 01:17 PM #13354
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06-01-2014, 03:09 PM #13356
Legs are beyond spent. Tho days session was super intense. Kept making puddles everywhere I went.
Leg extensions: 3 warmups a little heavier each set, 1 feel, 1 working w 3 drops
Leg press: 2 feel sets to check the knees, 1 working w 3 hands on knees forced reps
Hack squat: 1 feel, 1 working w 3 forced, 2nd working consisting of slow negatives and forced positives for 7 reps
Lying leg curls: 1 feel, 1 working 2 drops
Standing leg curls: 1 feel, 1 working with RP till I couldn't squeeze another partial.
Cramped up and near hit the ground trying to carry the little one to the car.
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06-01-2014, 03:32 PM #13357
Just hit chest and tri's
I did my routine in reverse as compared to last week.
Started low to high cable cross overs this time instead of a finisher.
Concentration and intensity on high today, got a painful pump in the chest which I never get.
Can't wait for the DOMS! I almost never get DOMS in the chest unless I've missed a few weeks.
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06-01-2014, 04:51 PM #13358
Having problems with my chest. I just can't seem to get it to work, can't get any growth. Since I started hit my bis/ tris back and legs have shown pretty good results, but I can't seem to isolate my chest.
I'm apparently very shoulder dominate in my bench. The part of the pec that connects to the shoulder is always sore after chest day, but never the lower part of my chest.
I start with flat bb bench, then decline, then flies.
Any suggestions?
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06-01-2014, 05:02 PM #13359
Shoulder lift deferred until the morning. Just got called into work early.
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06-01-2014, 06:15 PM #13360Originally Posted by hawk14dl
Lately I've been doing incline with smith or bar and I've been concentrating on the mind muscle connection. Try to focus on using your chest..... Get a nice deep stretch on the negative.
Next is incline dumbell press at a different angle than I did for the smith. Get a deep stretch and concentrate on the mind muscle connection.
Next is incline dumbell flyes. These I REALLY feel..... Squeeze your chest at the top of the movement. Keep your arms slightly bent, especially at the top...... You don't want to take pressure off the pecs by straightening your arms.
Last is cable crosses. Heavy as possible with keeping good form. I get the deepest stretch with this movement.
I've tried a lot of stuff and currently I'm finding this to be the best routine for me. I've made more progress in the last few months than I have in years. You really have to concentrate on using your pecs...... Slow it down and feel the stretch.
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